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Mushta SM, Alghamdi R, Almalki H, Waqas S, Alawwadh A, Barasheed O, Garnan M, McIntyre S, Rashid H, Badawi N, Khandaker G. Saudi Cerebral Palsy Register (SCPR): Protocol on the Methods and Technical Details. J Epidemiol Glob Health 2024; 14:453-461. [PMID: 38358616 PMCID: PMC11176122 DOI: 10.1007/s44197-024-00198-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2023] [Accepted: 01/17/2024] [Indexed: 02/16/2024] Open
Abstract
This protocol presents a comprehensive proposal for the establishment of the Saudi Cerebral Palsy Register (SCPR), a crucial project for investigating and addressing the prevalence, etiology, and management of cerebral palsy (CP) in Saudi Arabia. The SCPR will not only provide a robust database for ongoing research and analysis but will also serve as a platform for investigating the causes of CP, implementing preventative strategies, and improving the quality of care and outcomes for people with CP and their families in Saudi Arabia. Detailed case definitions, inclusion/exclusion criteria, and data collection protocols are discussed to ensure the integrity and comparability of the data. The plan also outlines strategic funding, institutional and government endorsement, sustainability considerations, potential challenges and proposed solutions, and expected outcomes and impact. These include creating research and educational opportunities, fostering regional and international collaborations, and significantly contributing to CP prevention strategies. Overcoming anticipated obstacles, such as stigma, institutional policies, and collaborations, and securing both necessary funding and endorsements are highlighted as critical for the success of the SCPR. The project is not only aligned with promote prevention of health risks, a target of Vision 2030 in Saudi Arabia, but is also expected to have a substantial impact on the health and quality of life of people with CP and their families in Saudi Arabia, serving as inspiration for similar efforts worldwide.
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Affiliation(s)
- Sami Mukhdari Mushta
- Public Health Authority (PHA), 13351, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
- The Children's Hospital at Westmead Clinical School, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Westmead, NSW, 2145, Australia.
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- Public Health Authority (PHA), 13351, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Public Health Agency, Ministry of Health, 12382, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- King Fahad Center, Children with Disability Association (CDA), 12273, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Khamis Mushayt Maternity and Children Hospital (KMMCH), 62454, Khamis Mushayt, Saudi Arabia
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- The Executive Administration of Research and Innovation, King Abdullah Medical City in Holy Capital (KAMC-HC), 24246, Makkah, Saudi Arabia
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- Public Health Administration, Asir Health, 62523, Abha, Saudi Arabia
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- Cerebral Palsy Alliance Research Institute, Specialty of Child and Adolescent Health, Sydney Medical School, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Camperdown, NSW, 2050, Australia
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- The Children's Hospital at Westmead Clinical School, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Westmead, NSW, 2145, Australia
- Sydney Institute for Infectious Diseases, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Westmead, NSW, 2145, Australia
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- Cerebral Palsy Alliance Research Institute, Specialty of Child and Adolescent Health, Sydney Medical School, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Camperdown, NSW, 2050, Australia
- Grace Centre for Newborn Intensive Care, Sydney Children's Hospital Network (SCHN), Westmead, NSW, 2145, Australia
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- Central Queensland Public Health Unit, Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service, Rockhampton, QLD, 4700, Australia
- School of Health, Medical and Applied Sciences, Central Queensland University, Rockhampton, QLD, 4701, Australia
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Bonney EA. A Framework for Understanding Maternal Immunity. Immunol Allergy Clin North Am 2023; 43:e1-e20. [PMID: 37179052 PMCID: PMC10484232 DOI: 10.1016/j.iac.2023.03.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/15/2023]
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This is an alternative and controversial framing of the data relevant to maternal immunity. It argues for a departure from classical theory to view, interrogate and interpret existing data.
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Affiliation(s)
- Elizabeth A Bonney
- Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Sciences, University of Vermont Robert Larner College of Medicine, Given Building, Room C246, 89 Beaumont Avenue, Burlington, VT 05405, USA.
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